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Obituaries

Kay Danills McKee

Kay Danills McKee of Georgetown, Texas passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born on March 11, 1939, in Goodland, Kansas, where she grew up on her father’s farm, and attended school in Los Angeles, California with her Auntie Kay and Uncle John.

Juan (Johnny) Martinez

Juan (Johnny) Martinez, 81, entered into eternal life on Thursday, January 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Johnny was born on October 4, 1942, in Lamesa, Texas to Eloy Sr. and Elisa Martinez. He was a graduate of Lamesa High School, class of 1962.

Donald L. Schmidt

Donald L. Schmidt, a World War II veteran, devoted family man, longtime educator and community volunteer, died on January 4, 2024, in Round Rock, Texas. He was 97. Don was born on August 3, 1926, on his grandparents’ farm near the town of Oakdale, Nebraska in Antelope County.

Penelope “Penny” Clarke (neé Pickard)

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Penelope “Penny” Clarke (neé Pickard), 82, on the morning of Wednesday, January 10, 2024, after a difficult battle with Alzheimer’s.

Jerry Dwayne Overstreet

Jerry Dwayne Overstreet, 84, passed peacefully into his Savior’s arms on January 4, 2024. He spent many years working for building supply companies such as Furrows, Home Depot and places where he could share his knowledge with others.

Woodie Joerine Sellers

Woodie Joerine Sellers passed away unexpectedly during surgery on Monday, January 8, 2024, in Austin, Texas. She was born on August 11, 1938, in Pasadena, Texas to Geraldine and Joseph Sivil. Joerine accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior after meeting William H. Sellers in El Paso, Texas, in 1955.

Susan and Burt Carnes

Susan Carnes and Burt Carnes passed away Monday, January 8, at their home, the victims of an incomprehensible tragedy. The one blessing in these events is that they are together with our Lord and the loved ones who preceded them. Their life will not be defined by their death.

J. Martin Burks

J. Martin Burks was born on April 5, 1936, in El Paso, Texas, to Luther and Addie Lou Burks. He was the third of four children, joining Thelma Dean, L.J. and Connie. He went to meet his wife and soulmate Ruthie on December 22, 2023.

Earl K McLain

Earl K McLain, 100, of Georgetown, Texas passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, in the San Gabriel Rehab and Care Center in Round Rock, Texas. He was born March 4, 1923, in Bartlett, Nebraska, to Tom and Marie McLain. He was one of four sons. He married Doreen Jacobsen in 1945.

Nancy Scott

Nancy Scott of Granger, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Nancy was born on July 18, 1928, in San Antonio, Texas, to Ralph and Blanche Gardner.